poverty
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PublishedDecember 10, 2019
Oversight panel orders investigation of Maine office that provides lawyers for the poor
The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee approved a 'deeper dive' into the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services after an initial review and outside reports raised questions about accountability.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people's needs.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2019
Maine Voices: In today’s classrooms, educators’ focus turns to keeping students alive
Teachers are taking lessons, and they're on preparing for mass shootings, binding wounds and recognizing signs of abuse.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Maine Voices: U.S. future role in climate fight uncertain as U.N. summit nears
The U.S. will be able to leave the Paris accord Nov. 4, 2020. What will that mean for the other countries at next week's gathering?
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Commentary: Helping diverse students thrive is an economic imperative for Maine
Ensuring that 60 percent of Mainers obtain a post-high school credential of value can't be accomplished without involving everyone here.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2019
Money for all: Panel to explore idea of basic income payments for Mainers
A special legislative panel that's set to hold its first meeting Friday will consider the kind of system that other nations and states are trying to combat poverty.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
Rep. Fecteau: Maine can’t wait to act on affordable housing
Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2019
Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis
Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2019
Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination
We are not asking for much: a fair chance at a job, and a safe place to live.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2019
The View From Here: Poor People’s Campaign sheds light on poverty in Maine
Federal poverty figures don't tell the whole story about economic insecurity and its causes.
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